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Limitless

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Facing unemployment and his girlfriend's rejection, writer Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) is sure that he has no future. That all changes when an old friend gives him a drug that produces enhanced mental acuity. Stoked on the untested chemical, Eddie rises to the top of the financial world and attracts the attention of a tycoon (Robert De Niro) who intends to use him to make a fortune. But terrible side-effects and a dwindling supply threaten to collapse Eddie's house of cards.
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Although its script is uneven, Neil Burger directs Limitless with plenty of visual panache, and Bradley Cooper makes for a charismatic star.

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Keith Uhlich Time Out Every generation gets its Boiler Room. Rated: 2/5 Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Kimber Myers The Playlist Paradoxically absorbing, yet cliched and empty, this power-based New York story is a bit of an entertaining thrill ride, probably far more popcorn-engrossing than it deserves to be... Rated: C+ Aug 15, 2013 Full Review Philip French Guardian [An] ingenious, extremely violent thriller... Mar 28, 2011 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Its science fiction premise about the enhanced drug has a gripping start, but it never breaks its limits and loses the dose of suspense when it frequents common places that, as a side effect, make it terribly dull. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 May 11, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Limitless is frustrating because there are plenty of compelling ideas at work here, but they’re dumbed down by a screenplay that isn’t capable of being as intelligent as its central character. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 31, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Although somewhat limited by the story and, noticeably, the budget, the boundless enthusiasm of its star stops any dullness setting in. Feb 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kauã M Fun and cliché, clearly saved by Bradley Cooper's charisma but good and well developed. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Jay W "Limitless" has a really cool premise. It is a concept that I'm sure we've all thought about before. Eddie Morra, played by Bradley Cooper, is a struggling writer. That all changes when he gets a pill that unlocks his full potential and gives him perfect recall. Eddie is then able to turn his life around and become a big success. It's a good idea for a setup. It is escapism at its finest. It's a power fantasy, but instead of being super strong, it's about being super smart. And some of the things they have him do are entertaining to see. But it's what they do with their premise that is unfortunate. It boils down to a generic action thriller, with less than interesting action and nothing thrilling happens. The simple but genius premise makes the movie remembered years later. But beyond what the movie is about, and the actors in it, nothing else about the movie stands out. Perhaps if the writers had the NZT pill, they could come up with something more compelling. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Jack H Great movie that has a fun story. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Audience Member This is a superb film. Bradley Cooper, as usual, is incredible. He is also executive producer. Brilliant story. Well acted and written. Without giving too much away it’s the sort of story that you wish was true. It’s the sort of story you wish could happen to you. Our entire lives is keeping up on the Jones’s. We judge success by how much money we have. Otherwise we try to prove to others we have it. It’s why branding is so essential. Why we buy designer clothes. Why we buy an expensive car even though we know the vale depreciates as soon as we drive it away. We all want to show off to others our wealth, even if we don’t have it, we want to be wealthy. We want power. What if you could have it all. Worth money comes power. This sums things up. I just wish I wrote this. It’s a bit like Goodwill Hunting was so popularity as a film. Having a skill no one else has. What if it had no limits. I would recommend this film. I’m a big fan of Bradley Cooper and Deniro and both deliver. I’ve watched it a few times now. Throughly enjoy it every time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Faiz D Highly entertaining thriller. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Audience Member The amount of times I’ve watched this film high is truly shocking. Love it! I think. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Facing unemployment and his girlfriend's rejection, writer Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) is sure that he has no future. That all changes when an old friend gives him a drug that produces enhanced mental acuity. Stoked on the untested chemical, Eddie rises to the top of the financial world and attracts the attention of a tycoon (Robert De Niro) who intends to use him to make a fortune. But terrible side-effects and a dwindling supply threaten to collapse Eddie's house of cards.
Director
Neil Burger
Producer
Leslie Dixon, Scott Kroopf, Ryan Kavanaugh
Screenwriter
Leslie Dixon
Distributor
Relativity Media
Production Co
Many Rivers, Boy of the Year
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Images|Sexuality|Thematic Material Invol Drugs|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 18, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 18, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$79.2M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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